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(P) PHENYTOIN
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ANTI-EPILEPTIC - DECREASES Na INFLUX
4: gen tonic-clonic (grand mal) status epilepticus other psychomotor seizures MECH: keeps Na channels cosed longer - prevents excessive firing in motor cortex CONTRAS: sinus braycardia heart block ADVERSES: CNS Fxs (Nystagmus, ataxia, dysarthria) gingival hyperplasia LIVER DAMAGE DEMATOLOGIC RXs BLOOD DYSCRASIAS CV COLLAPSE (if given IV push) **preg cat D** **monitor blood levels - TITRATE SLOWLY** **narrow therapeutic range** **take with food (to offset GI probs)** |
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(P) ETHOSUXIMIDE
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ANTI-EPILEPTIC - DECREASES Ca INFLUX
4: absence seizures (petit mal) mech: inhibits Ca influx through T-CHANNELS ADVERSES: N&V + Upper CNS Fxs BLOOD DYSCARISIAS LUPUS **Moniter Serum Levels & CBCs, UA, LFTs** **Taper to discontinue** |